Vanguard University : 714.556.3610
Office of University Advancement: 714.996.5450
officevpua@vanguard.edu
Advancement Administration
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Kelly Kannwischer Vice President for University Advancement 714.966.5451 mobile: 949.610.5196 kelly.kannwischer@vanguard.edu Kelly is responsible for University Advancement and creating awareness, building relationships and generating support for Vanguard University. This is accomplished through deliberate efforts that incorporate strategic communications/marketing, alumni relations, community and government relations, development and resource planning and administration. Kelly oversees staff on the first floor of Smith Hall—including Alumni Relations, Database and Marketing/Communications. |
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Sarah Jay Sr. Admin. Assistant to the Vice President for University Advancement 714.966.5450 sarah.jay@vanguard.edu Sarah supports the Vice President and the department through scheduling, correspondence and reports, budget supervision, and coordination of meetings and tasks related to the Board of Trustees, the Foundation Board, church relations, the endowment, and capital campaigns. |
University Advancement Team
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Jennifer Smith Director of Annual Fund 714.966.5461 jennifer.j.smith@vanguard.edu Jennifer leads donor cultivation and stewardship for the university. She connects individuals, businesses and corporations to opportunities to further the mission of Vanguard through The Vanguard University Fund, scholarships and special projects. |
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Mark McAnlis Director of Gift Planning 714.966.5440 mark.mcanlis@vanguard.edu Mark is responsible for cultivating relationships with donors and soliciting gifts for the annual fund, endowed scholarships and funds, and capital projects. This includes planned gifts, both immediate and deferred. |
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Brent Theobald Director of Veterans Affairs, Government, and Community Relations 714.966.5447 brent.theobald@vanguard.edu Brent provided leadership in the Veterans Center, including recruiting students, cultivating donor support, and identifying new ways that Vanguard can better serve the veteran population. He also serves as the primary contact with elected officials and civic organizations. Brent is a veteran of the marine corps and a Vanguard University graduate. |
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Joel Gackle Director of Alumni Relations 714.966.5462 joel.gackle@vanguard.edu Joel is responsible for cultivating relationships with alumni and increasing their involvement with the university, both in giving and participation. He supervises the management of the alumni online community and alumni communication, and contributes to the Vanguard magazine. |
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Heather Clements Assistant Director of Alumni Relations 714.966.5445 hclements@vanguard.edu Heather works alongside Joel Gackle in cultivating relationships with alumni and increasing their involvement with the university. [Heather will be on leave beginning September 22, 2011 and returning on January 3, 2012.] |
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Chelsea Belardo Advancement Coordinator 714.966.5444 cbelardo@vanguard.edu Chelsea supports the Development and Alumni Relations offices by providing maintenance and content for the alumni online community and magazine, event planning, and supervising customer service with the assistance of a student worker staff. |
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David Gable Director of Church Relations 714.966.5446 david.gable@vanguard.edu David serves to strengthen the University’s connection with and service to local churches. David has previously served as an Assemblies of God pastor, Assistant Superintendent for the Southern California District, and adjunct professor at Vanguard. |
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Anita Hann Church Relations Coordinator 714.966.5449 ahann@vanguard.edu Anita supports the Church Relations by leading Vanguard’s presence at Youth Convention, Fine Arts, and through the district and general council meetings. She also serves churches that participate in the church scholarship program through communication, support, and stewardship. |
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Juls Hernandez Associate Director of Advancement Events and Media Relations 714.966.5448 julie.hernandez@vanguard.edu Juls provides leadership for the planning and marketing of university-wide events such as Christmas Fantasia, Celebration of the Arts, and Commencement. Juls also supports functions related to donor appreciation and the marketing of conferences, seminars, and lectures offered by the University. |
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May Pon Database Administrator 714.966.5442 mpon@vanguard.edu May oversees the daily operation of the database, which tracks contributions and identities. She is responsible for data input/output, technology management, and generating financial and analytical reports. She supports the work of the Advancement team and alumni and serves as a liaison to the Business Services Office. |
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Kristine Fray Database Recorder 714.966.5443 kristine.fray@vanguard.edu Kristine supports the database through gift receiving and data entry, including updating contact information and generating donation receipts. She also maintains endowment records and the database filing system. |
Marketing and Communications Team
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Erin Hales Associate Director of Marketing and Communications 714.966.5452 erin.hales@vanguard.edu Erin manages the development and production for all the marketing and communication activities that support and promote the University and its various departments and offices, including overseeing the development of all marketing materials and advertising. Erin helps guide the University and department projects from inception to completion, communicating with University staff, faculty, and administrators, and interfacing with vendors to ensure the deliverables of each project are on time, on budget, meet project goals, and adhere to University standards. |
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Tawny Marcus Associate Creative Director 714.966.5453 tmarcus@vanguard.edu Tawny is responsible for the creative direction, graphic design and execution for all marketing materials for Vanguard University. Tawny implements the institutional design into electronic, print and other applications and manages and designs the creative product for a variety of marketing materials for each department all while adhering to University standards. |
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Holly Clinard Assistant Director of Marketing and Digital Media 714.966.5456 holly.clinard@vanguard.edu Holly manages Vanguard’s Facebook and Twitter pages, cultivating community and awareness on all social media fronts. She is also heading up the new E-Newsletter campaign, will promote and assist in the launch of the new website, University blogs, and continue PR efforts to promote Vanguard University’s on & off-campus events. |
| Candice Co Graphic Designer 714.966.5463 candice.co@vanguard.edu Candice provides graphic design support to marketing and university projects. |
